Surgeon chair system

ABSTRACT

A surgeon chair system includes a support structure and multiple adjustable components connected thereto that support a seated human body while leaning forward to perform a task. The surgeon chair system may include an adjustable support structure, an adjustable seat, an adjustable chest rest, at least one adjustable arm rest, an adjustable back rest, an adjustable head rest, and an adjustable foot rest, with a controller for adjusting one or more of the adjustable components.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) of U.S.Provisional Patent Application No. 61/293,065, filed on Jan. 7, 2010 andentitled “Surgeon Chair System,” which is incorporated herein byreference for all purposes.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates generally to chairs and recliners and, inparticular, to chairs and recliners designed for surgeons, medicalprofessionals, clean room operators, or any other workers requiringsupport while operating on a patient, performing a task while leaningover a patient, operating table, assembly line, manufacturing line, orother similar object.

BACKGROUND

Surgeons often need to position themselves over a patient on anoperating table over extended periods of time. As a result, surgeonsoften are subject to fatigue or experience stress on their bodies. Whatis needed is a system that provides relief to surgeons as they areoperating on patients.

SUMMARY

The present disclosure generally provides systems and methods ofproviding surgeons support while operating on a patient, performing atask while leaning over a patient or operating table.

In one aspect, a surgeon chair system comprises a support structure, aseat adjustably connected to the support structure, a chest restadjustably connected to the seat, and at least one arm rest adjustablyconnected to the chest rest. In various embodiments, the surgeon chairmay further comprise a back rest adjustably connected to the supportstructure above the seat, a head rest adjustably connected to thesupport structure above the back rest, a foot rest adjustably connectedto the support structure below the seat, and/or a control system foradjusting one or more of the adjustable components with respect to thesupport structure.

In an embodiment, the surgeon chair may comprise a platform having afirst side and a second side, wherein the first side of the platform isconnected to a lower end of the support structure. A plurality of wheelsmay be connected to the second side of the platform.

In an embodiment, the surgeon chair may comprise an adjustable ceilingsupport connected to the support structure above the seat, wherein theadjustable ceiling support connects the support structure to a ceiling.

In another aspect, a surgeon chair system comprises a support structurethat supports an adjustable seat, an adjustable chest rest, and at leastone adjustable arm rest. In an embodiment, the surgeon chair furthercomprises a controller for adjusting one or more of the adjustable seat,the adjustable chest rest, and the at least one adjustable arm rest. Thesurgeon chair system may further comprise at least one of: an adjustableback rest, an adjustable head rest, and an adjustable foot rest.

In yet another aspect, a surgeon chair system comprises a supportstructure and multiple adjustable components connected thereto thatsupport a seated human body while leaning forward to perform a task.

Other technical features may be readily apparent to one skilled in theart from the following figures and descriptions.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For a more complete understanding of this disclosure and its features,reference is now made to the following description, taken in conjunctionwith the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIGS. 1A-1D are exemplary perspective views of various embodiments of asurgeon chair system in accordance with the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 is an exemplary side perspective view of the surgeon chair systemshown in FIG. 1A according to one embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 is an exemplary rear perspective view of the surgeon chair systemshown in FIG. 1A according to one embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIGS. 4A-4D are exemplary perspective views of various embodiments of ahead rest for use with the surgeon chair system according to oneembodiment of the present disclosure;

FIGS. 5A-5G are exemplary plan views of various embodiments of a seatfor use with the surgeon chair system according to one embodiment of thepresent disclosure; and

FIG. 6A-6C are exemplary plan views of various remote controllers foruse with the surgeon chair system according to one embodiment of thepresent disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

This disclosure generally provides systems methods of providing surgeonssupport while operating on a patient, performing a task while leaningover a patient or operating table in accordance with one embodiment ofthe present disclosure.

Although the following description primarily discusses surgeons usingembodiments of the present disclosure, it should be understood thatembodiments of the present disclosure could be used by anyone inconjunction with any suitable task requiring that person to sit orgenerally position themselves while leaning over a subject, an object,or several objects over a period of time. As an example, the embodimentsof the present disclosure could be used by surgeons, doctors, medicalprofessionals, dentists, oral surgeons, optometrists, ophthalmologists,cosmetic surgeons, obstetricians, clean room workers, semi-conductorfabricators, assembly line workers, manufacturing line workers,microelectronic engineers, medical device assemblers, scientists,laboratory workers, ballistic experts, bomb squads, electricians,electronic manufacturers, astronauts, other similar professions, or anycombination thereof.

FIGS. 1A-1D are exemplary perspective views of various embodiments ofsurgeon chair systems 100 a, 100 b, 100 c, and 100 d (collectivelyreferred to herein as systems 100) in accordance with the presentdisclosure. It should be understood that systems 100 shown in FIGS.1A-1D are for illustrative purposes only and that any other suitablesystems or subsystems could be used in conjunction with or in lieu ofsystems 100 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

System 100 a shown in FIG. 1A could include support 102, platform 104,wheels 106 a and 106 b (collectively referred to herein as wheels 106),head rest 108, back rest 110 a, back rest adjust 110 b, back restsupport 110 c, seat 112 a, seat adjust 112 b, seat support 112 c, chestrest 114 a, chest rest support 114 b, arm rests 116 a and 116 b(collectively referred to herein as arm rests 116), arm rest support 116c, controller 118 a, control unit 118 b, power supply 118 c, adjusters120 a, 120 b, and 120 c (collectively referred to herein as adjusters120), and support 122 according to one embodiment of the presentdisclosure.

System 100 a could also include foot rest 124 a, foot rest support 124b, foot rest adjust 124 c, podium 126 a, podium support 126 b, guide 128a, guide lock 128 b, handle 130 a, handle lock 130 b, ceiling support132 a, ceiling support adjust 132 b, ceiling support extender 132 caccording to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

Support 102 shown in FIG. 1A, for example, could be any suitablestructure for generally supporting system 100 a according to oneembodiment of the present disclosure. For example, support 102 could bea generally curved structure as shown in FIG. 1A. Support 102 couldinclude an ergonomically designed structure to accommodate a surgeon ashe/she is situated in system 100 a according to one embodiment of thepresent disclosure. Support 102 could be adjusted to accommodate theheight, body type, or weight of a surgeon. For example, support 102could be shortened or lengthened, or given additional support toaccommodate a heavier-set surgeon according to one embodiment of thepresent disclosure.

In one embodiment, support 102 could be made of any suitable materialincluding, for example, stainless steel, titanium, aluminum,polypropylene, polyurethane, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC),silicon, bungee cord material, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE),polyester, high-gloss polyester, synthetic rubber, natural rubber,nylon, plastic, polymer, natural fibers, synthetic fibers, othermaterials for use in operating rooms, clean room environments, or anycombination thereof.

Platform 104 shown in FIG. 1A, for example, could be any suitablestructure configured to support system 100 a relative to the groundaccording to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In oneembodiment, platform 104 could be a generally planar surface as shown inFIG. 1A. Platform 104 could be configured to customize the height,width, and angle of platform 104 relative to the floor or any othersuitable reference point according to one embodiment of the presentdisclosure.

In one embodiment, platform 104 could include any suitable shape, size,configuration, or design according to one embodiment of the presentdisclosure. In addition, platform 104 could include a coating, surfacetreatment, partial coating, rubberized portion, other suitabletreatment, antistatic material, or any combination thereof to provideanti-slippage properties or other benefits to system 100 a.

Wheels 106 shown in FIG. 1A, for example, are configured to allowmobility of system 100 a according to one embodiment of the presentdisclosure. In one embodiment, wheels 106 could include any suitablewheel or gliding structure allowing system 100 a to move in one ormultiple directions on the floor as generally shown in FIG. 1A. Inaddition, wheels 106 could be retractable, recessed, or otherwisecustomized to suit a particular application. In one embodiment, wheels106 could include a coating, surface treatment, partial coating,rubberized portion, other suitable treatment, antistatic material, orany combination thereof to provide anti-slippage properties or otherbenefits to system 100 a.

In one embodiment, wheels 106 could include ball bearing wheels, softrubber wheels, single wheel, twin wheel, self-propelled wheels,motorized wheels, lockable-wheels, caster wheels, hooded wheels,unhooded wheels, gliders, in-line wheels, or any combination thereof. Inaddition, wheels 106 could include any suitable material for use inoperating rooms, clean room environments, or any combination thereofaccording to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

Head rest 108 shown in FIG. 1A, for example, could provide support forthe surgeon's head and/or neck according to one embodiment of thepresent disclosure. In one embodiment, head rest 108 could include oneor more adjustment features to accommodate the height, body type, orweight of a surgeon. For example, head rest 108 could be shortened orlengthened, or given additional support to accommodate a particularsurgeon according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Inaddition, head rest 108 could be retractable, recessed, ventilated,heated, cooled, or otherwise customized to suit a particular applicationor surgeon.

In one embodiment, head rest 108 could be ergonomically designed to fitthe general contours of the surgeon's head and neck and include angularadjustments, side supports, padding, and cushioning for the face, head,neck, forehead, or any combination thereof. Head rest 108 could alsoinclude a coating, surface treatment, partial coating, rubberizedportion, other suitable treatment, antistatic material, or anycombination thereof to provide anti-slippage properties or otherbenefits to system 100 a according to one embodiment of the presentdisclosure.

In one embodiment, head rest 108 could include audio inputs and outputsfor the surgeon's use. For example, head rest 108 could includespeakers, headphone jacks, microphone, audio input jacks, other suitableequipment for the surgeon's ears, eyes, face, or other parts of the heador neck, or any combination thereof. In addition, head rest 108 couldinclude any suitable material for use in operating rooms, clean roomenvironments, or any combination thereof according to one embodiment ofthe present disclosure.

Back rest 110 a, back rest adjust 110 b, and back rest support 110 cshown in FIG. 1A, for example, could provide support for the surgeon'supper back, lower back, or any combination thereof according to oneembodiment of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, back rest 110 acould include one or more adjustment features to accommodate the height,body type, or weight of a surgeon. For example, back rest 110 a could beshortened or lengthened, or given additional support by adjusting backrest adjust 110 b or back rest support 110 c to accommodate a particularsurgeon according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Inaddition, back rest 110 a could be retractable, recessed, ventilated,heated, cooled, or otherwise customized to suit a particular applicationor surgeon.

In one embodiment, back rest 110 a could be ergonomically designed tofit the general contours of the surgeon's upper back, lower back, or anycombination thereof, and include angular adjustments, side supports,padding, and cushioning for the upper back, lower back, or anycombination thereof. Back rest 110 a could also include a coating,surface treatment, partial coating, rubberized portion, other suitabletreatment, antistatic material, or any combination thereof to provideanti-slippage properties or other benefits to system 100 a according toone embodiment of the present disclosure. In addition, back rest 110 acould include any suitable material for use in operating rooms, cleanroom environments, or any combination thereof according to oneembodiment of the present disclosure.

Seat 112 a, seat adjust 112 b, and seat support 112 c shown in FIG. 1A,for example, could provide support for the surgeon's posterior portion,lower back, upper leg, or any combination thereof according to oneembodiment of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, seat 112 acould include one or more adjustment features to accommodate the height,body type, or weight of a surgeon. For example, seat 112 a could beshortened or lengthened, or given additional support by adjusting seatadjust 112 b or seat support 112 c to accommodate a particular surgeonaccording to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In addition, seat112 a could be retractable, recessed, ventilated, heated, cooled, orotherwise customized to suit a particular application or surgeon.

In one embodiment, seat 112 a could be ergonomically designed to fit thegeneral contours of the surgeon's posterior portion, lower back, upperleg, or any combination thereof, and include angular adjustments, sidesupports, padding, and cushioning for the posterior portion, lower back,upper leg, or any combination thereof. Seat 112 a could also include acoating, surface treatment, partial coating, rubberized portion, othersuitable treatment, antistatic material, or any combination thereof toprovide anti-slippage properties or other benefits to system 100 aaccording to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In addition, seat112 a could include any suitable material for use in operating rooms,clean room environments, or any combination thereof according to oneembodiment of the present disclosure.

Chest rest 114 a and chest rest support 114 b shown in FIG. 1A, forexample, could provide support for the surgeon's chest and related areasaccording to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In oneembodiment, chest rest 114 a could include one or more adjustmentfeatures to accommodate the height, body type, or weight of a surgeon.For example, chest rest 114 a could be shortened or lengthened, or givenadditional support by adjusting chest rest support 114 b to accommodatea particular surgeon according to one embodiment of the presentdisclosure. In addition, chest rest 114 a could be retractable,recessed, ventilated, heated, cooled, or otherwise customized to suit aparticular application or surgeon.

In one embodiment, chest rest 114 a could be ergonomically designed tofit the general contours of the surgeon's chest, related areas, or anycombination thereof, and include angular adjustments, side supports,padding, and cushioning for the chest, related areas, or any combinationthereof. Chest rest 114 a could also include a coating, surfacetreatment, partial coating, rubberized portion, other suitabletreatment, antistatic material, or any combination thereof to provideanti-slippage properties or other benefits to system 100 a according toone embodiment of the present disclosure. In addition, chest rest 114 acould include any suitable material for use in operating rooms, cleanroom environments, or any combination thereof according to oneembodiment of the present disclosure.

Arm rests 116 and arm rest support 116 c shown in FIG. 1A, for example,could provide support for the surgeon's upper arm, elbow, forearm, lowerarm, hand, fingers, or any combination thereof according to oneembodiment of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, arm rests 116could include one or more adjustment features to accommodate the height,body type, or weight of a surgeon. For example, arm rests 116 could beshortened or lengthened, or given additional support by adjusting armrest support 116 c to accommodate a particular surgeon according to oneembodiment of the present disclosure. In addition, arm rests 116 couldbe retractable, recessed, ventilated, heated, cooled, or otherwisecustomized to suit a particular application or surgeon.

In one embodiment, arm rests 116 could be ergonomically designed to fitthe general contours of the surgeon's upper arm, elbow, forearm, lowerarm, hand, fingers, or any combination thereof, and include angularadjustments, side supports, padding, and cushioning for the upper arm,elbow, forearm, lower arm, hand, fingers, or any combination thereof.Arm rests 116 could also include a coating, surface treatment, partialcoating, rubberized portion, other suitable treatment, antistaticmaterial, or any combination thereof to provide anti-slippage propertiesor other benefits to system 100 a according to one embodiment of thepresent disclosure. In addition, arm rests 116 could include anysuitable material for use in operating rooms, clean room environments,or any combination thereof according to one embodiment of the presentdisclosure.

Controller 118 a and control unit 118 b, shown in FIG. 1A could, forexample, could include controls for the various components of system 100a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In oneembodiment, controller 118 a or control unit 118 b could be a wirelessremote controller, wired controller, or any combination thereof.

In one embodiment, the settings, functionality, or general modes ofoperation for controller 118 a, control unit 118 b, or any combinationthereof could be customized, stored, and retrieved for a particularapplication or surgeon from system 100 a or from a remote location. Forexample, control unit 118 b could save the height and specificadjustments for each component of system 100 a for a particular surgeonand retrieve such information when desired.

In one embodiment, controller 118 a, control unit 118 b, or anycombination thereof could aid in controlling, adjusting, or otherwiseoperating for example, wheels 106, head rest 108, back rest 110 a, backrest adjust 110 b, back rest support 110 c, seat 112 a, seat adjust 112b, seat support 112 c, chest rest 114 a, chest rest support 114 b, armrests 116, arm rest support 116 c. Controller 118 a, control unit 118 b,or any combination thereof could also aid in controlling, adjusting, orotherwise operating any other components, related components,accessories, heating elements, cooling elements, ventilation systems,audio or visual components, lighting systems, humidifier, dehumidifier,ionizer, touch screen, keyboard, biometric scanning device, card reader,radio frequency identification (RFID) device, Internet connection,computer, terminal, or any combination thereof connected to or relatedto system 100 a.

In one embodiment, the settings could be saved on a remote device suchas, for example, an identification card, key, or thumb drive, worn orotherwise kept by the surgeon or his/her staff. When the remote deviceis scanned or otherwise read by system 100 a, control unit 118 b couldautomatically adjust system 100 a according to the setting saved on theremote device. The remote device could be could be programmed proximateto system 100 a or remotely at a kiosk, Internet-connected device, orother facility.

In one embodiment, the custom setting could be saved in conjunction witha specific login mechanism, username/password, or an identifying featureof the surgeon. For example, control unit 118 b could save and retrievesettings for system 100 a based on one or more biometric measurementsassociated with the surgeon. When a surgeon's fingerprint or retinalscan is scanned by control unit 118 b and recognized, system 100 a couldautomatically adjust system 100 a according to the setting associatedwith the biometric measurement. The biometric measurement could beprogrammed proximate to system 100 a or remotely at a kiosk,Internet-connected device, or other facility.

Power supply 118 c could include any suitable power supply according toone embodiment of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, powersupply 118 c could include a power supply cord and AC power adapter toplug system 100 a into a power supply located in the operating roomusing a power supply cord. As examples, power supply 118 c could bepowered by a standard AC power outlet, custom power generator, or backup power supply. In one embodiment, power supply 118 c could be poweredby any suitable rechargeable battery or battery set.

Adjusters 120 shown in FIG. 1A, for example, could be any suitableadjusting mechanism for generally altering, changing, or modifying thedisposition of system 100 a and in particular, any portion of support102, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In oneembodiment, adjusters 120 could be manually adjustable, controlled bycontroller 118 a, controlled by control unit 118 b, or any combinationthereof.

Support 122 shown in FIG. 1A, for example, could provide additionalstructural support to support 102 or provide additional maneuveringsupport for system 100 a according to one embodiment of the presentdisclosure. For example, support 122 could provide an additional supportbetween support 102 and platform 104. In one embodiment, support 122could provide a handle-like feature for system 100 a to aid inpositioning or generally disposing system 100 relative to the floor oroperating room. In one embodiment, support 122 could be manuallyadjustable, controlled by controller 118 a, controlled by control unit118 b, or any combination thereof.

Foot rest 124 a, foot rest support 124 b, and foot rest adjust 124 cshown in FIG. 1A, for example, could provide support for the surgeon'sfoot, ankle, lower leg, or any combination thereof according to oneembodiment of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, foot rest 124 aand foot rest support 124 b could include one or more adjustmentfeatures to accommodate the height, body type, or weight of a surgeon.For example, foot rest 124 a and foot rest support 124 b could beshortened or lengthened, or given additional support by adjusting footrest adjust 124 c to accommodate a particular surgeon according to oneembodiment of the present disclosure. In addition, foot rest 124 a couldbe retractable, recessed, ventilated, heated, cooled, or otherwisecustomized to suit a particular application or surgeon. In oneembodiment, foot rest 124 a, foot rest support 124 b, and foot restadjust 124 c could be manually adjustable, controlled by controller 118a, controlled by control unit 118 b, or any combination thereof.

In one embodiment, foot rest 124 a could be ergonomically designed tofit the general contours of the surgeon's foot, ankle, lower leg, or anycombination thereof, and include angular adjustments, side supports,padding, and cushioning for the foot, ankle, lower leg, or anycombination thereof. Foot rests 124 a could also include a coating,surface treatment, partial coating, rubberized portion, other suitabletreatment, antistatic material, or any combination thereof to provideanti-slippage properties or other benefits to system 100 a according toone embodiment of the present disclosure. In addition, foot rests 124could include any suitable material for use in operating rooms, cleanroom environments, or any combination thereof according to oneembodiment of the present disclosure.

Podium 126 a and podium support 126 b, shown in FIG. 1A, for example,could provide support for the surgeon's foot, ankle, lower leg, or anycombination thereof according to one embodiment of the presentdisclosure. In one embodiment, podium 126 a and podium support 126 bcould include one or more adjustment features to accommodate the height,body type, or weight of a surgeon. For example, podium 126 a and podiumsupport 126 b could be shortened or lengthened, or given additionalsupport by adjusting podium 126 a and podium support 126 b toaccommodate a particular surgeon according to one embodiment of thepresent disclosure. In addition, podium 126 a could be retractable,recessed, ventilated, heated, cooled, or otherwise customized to suit aparticular application or surgeon. In one embodiment, podium 126 a andpodium support 126 b could be manually adjustable, controlled bycontroller 118 a, controlled by control unit 118 b, or any combinationthereof.

In one embodiment, podium 126 a could be ergonomically designed to fitthe general contours of the surgeon's foot, ankle, lower leg, or anycombination thereof, and include angular adjustments, side supports,padding, and cushioning for the foot, ankle, lower leg, or anycombination thereof. Podium 126 a could also include a coating, surfacetreatment, partial coating, rubberized portion, other suitabletreatment, antistatic material, or any combination thereof to provideanti-slippage properties or other benefits to system 100 a according toone embodiment of the present disclosure. In addition, podium 126 acould include any suitable material for use in operating rooms, cleanroom environments, or any combination thereof according to oneembodiment of the present disclosure.

Guide 128 a, guide lock 128 b, handle 130 a, handle lock 130 b, or anycombination thereof shown in FIG. 1A, for example, could provide asystem of handling system 100 a relative to the ground according to oneembodiment of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, guide 128 a andhandle 130 a could include any suitable handle or handle like structureconfigured to aid in moving system 100 a about the operating room. Guidelock 128 b, handle lock 130 b, or any combination thereof could be usedto lock or generally keep system 100 a or parts of system 100 a inplace.

In one embodiment, guide lock 128 b and handle lock 130 b could includeany suitable locking mechanism to retain a particular position of system100 a or parts of system 100 a. In one embodiment, guide 128 a, guidelock 128 b, handle 130 a, or handle lock 130 b could be manuallyadjustable, controlled by controller 118 a, controlled by control unit118 b, or any combination thereof. In addition, guide 128 a, guide lock128 b, handle 130 a, or handle lock 130 b could include any suitablematerial for use in operating rooms, clean room environments, or anycombination thereof according to one embodiment of the presentdisclosure.

Ceiling support 132 a, ceiling support adjust 132 b, and ceiling supportextender 132 c shown in FIG. 1A, for example, could include a structureto generally connect system 100 a to the ceiling or false ceiling of anoperation room according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.Ceiling support 132 a, ceiling support adjust 132 b, and ceiling supportextender 132 c could retrofit an existing system located in theoperating room or provide a standalone solution for system 100 a.

In one embodiment, ceiling support 132 a, ceiling support adjust 132 b,and ceiling support extender 132 c could include one or more adjustmentfeatures to accommodate the location, desired positioning, height, bodytype, or weight of a surgeon. For example, ceiling support 132 a,ceiling support adjust 132 b, and ceiling support extender 132 c couldbe shortened or lengthened, or given additional support by adjustingceiling support 132 a, ceiling support adjust 132 b, and ceiling supportextender 132 c to accommodate a particular surgeon and to achieve apositioning the surgeon in the operating room as desired according toone embodiment of the present disclosure.

In one embodiment, ceiling support 132 a, ceiling support adjust 132 b,and ceiling support extender 132 c could be manually adjustable,controlled by controller 118 a, controlled by control unit 118 b, or anycombination thereof. In addition, ceiling support 132 a, ceiling supportadjust 132 b, and ceiling support extender 132 c could include anysuitable material for use in operating rooms, clean room environments,or any combination thereof according to one embodiment of the presentdisclosure.

System 100 b shown in FIG. 1B could generally include most of theelements shown in FIG. 1A and described in conjunction with system 100 aabove. System 100 b, however, does not include platform 104 and insteadis configured to rest on the ground. For example, in one embodiment,system 100 b could be anchored to the ceiling using ceiling support 132a and at least partially supported by rest 134.

Rest 134 shown in FIG. 1A, for example, could be positioned or otherwisedisposed against the ground to aid in positioning system 100 b accordingto one embodiment of the present disclosure. Rest 134 could also includea coating, surface treatment, partial coating, rubberized portion, othersuitable treatment, antistatic material, or any combination thereof toprovide anti-slippage properties or other benefits to system 100 aaccording to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In addition, rest134 could include any suitable material for use in operating rooms,clean room environments, or any combination thereof according to oneembodiment of the present disclosure.

System 100 c shown in FIG. 1C could generally include most of theelements shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B and described in conjunction withsystems 100 a and 100 b above. System 100 c, however, includes platform104 and is configured to rest on the ground without the use of anyceiling support 132 a, ceiling support adjust 132 b, and ceiling supportextender 132 c. For example, in one embodiment, system 100 c could beanchored and at least partially supported by platform 104.

System 100 d shown in FIG. 1D could generally include most of theelements shown in FIGS. 1A, 1B, and 1C and described in conjunction withsystems 100 a, 100 b, and 100 c above. System 100 d, however, does notinclude platform 104 or ceiling support 132 a. For example, in oneembodiment, system 100 d could be anchored and at least partiallysupported by rest 134.

FIG. 2 is an exemplary side perspective view of system 100 a shown inFIG. 1A according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. It shouldbe understood that system 100 a shown in FIG. 2 is for illustrativepurposes only and that any other suitable systems or subsystems could beused in conjunction with or in lieu of system 100 a according to oneembodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 is an exemplary rear perspective view of system 100 a shown inFIG. 1A according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. It shouldbe understood that system 100 a shown in FIG. 3 is for illustrativepurposes only and that any other suitable systems or subsystems could beused in conjunction with or in lieu of system 100 a according to oneembodiment of the present disclosure.

FIGS. 4A-4D are exemplary perspective views of various embodiments ofhead rest 400 a, 400 b, 400 c, and 400 d (collectively referred toherein head rests 400) for use with system 100 according to oneembodiment of the present disclosure. It should be understood that headrests 400 shown in FIG. 4A-4D are for illustrative purposes only andthat any other suitable systems or subsystems could be used inconjunction with or in lieu of head rests 400 according to oneembodiment of the present disclosure.

In one embodiment, head rests 400 could be used as head rest 108 shownin FIGS. 1A-1D and include various sizes, shapes, and configurations.Head rests 400 could include a coating, surface treatment, partialcoating, rubberized portion, other suitable treatment, antistaticmaterial, or any combination thereof to provide anti-slippage propertiesor other benefits to systems 100 according to one embodiment of thepresent disclosure. In addition, head rests 400 could include anysuitable material for use in operating rooms, clean room environments,or any combination thereof according to one embodiment of the presentdisclosure.

FIGS. 5A-5G are exemplary plan views of various embodiments of seats 500a, 500 b, 500 c, 500 d, 500 e, 500 f, and 500 g (collectively referredto herein seats 500) for use with system 100 according to one embodimentof the present disclosure. It should be understood that seats 500 shownin FIGS. 5A-5G are for illustrative purposes only and that any othersuitable systems or subsystems could be used in conjunction with or inlieu of seats 500 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

In one embodiment, seats 500 could be used as seat 112 a shown in FIGS.1A-1D and include various sizes, shapes, and configurations. Seats 500could include a coating, surface treatment, partial coating, rubberizedportion, other suitable treatment, antistatic material, or anycombination thereof to provide anti-slippage properties or otherbenefits to systems 100 according to one embodiment of the presentdisclosure. In addition, seats 500 could include any suitable materialfor use in operating rooms, clean room environments, or any combinationthereof according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 6A-6C are exemplary plan views of various remote controllers 600 a,600 b, and 600 c (collectively referred to herein as remote controllers600) for use with system 100 according to one embodiment of the presentdisclosure. It should be understood that remote controllers 600 shown inFIG. 6A-6C are for illustrative purposes only and that any othersuitable systems or subsystems could be used in conjunction with or inlieu of 6A-6C according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

In one embodiment, controller 600 a could include touchscreen panel 602,while controller 600 b could include liquid crystal panel (LCD) 604 andkeypad 606 for displaying and inputting information related to systems100. Controller 600 c could include keypad 608, light emitting diodes(LEDs) 610, switch 612, and knobs or dials 614 a, 614 b, and 616 fordisplaying and inputting information related to systems 100 according toone embodiment of the present disclosure.

It may be advantageous to set forth definitions of certain words andphrases used in this patent document. The term “couple” and itsderivatives refer to any direct or indirect communication between two ormore elements, whether or not those elements are in physical contactwith one another. The terms “include” and “comprise,” as well asderivatives thereof, mean inclusion without limitation. The term “or” isinclusive, meaning and/or. The phrases “associated with” and “associatedtherewith,” as well as derivatives thereof, may mean to include, beincluded within, interconnect with, contain, be contained within,connect to or with, couple to or with, be communicable with, cooperatewith, interleave, juxtapose, be proximate to, be bound to or with, have,have a property of, or the like.

While this disclosure has described certain embodiments and generallyassociated methods, alterations and permutations of these embodimentsand methods will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly,the above description of example embodiments does not define orconstrain this disclosure. Other changes, substitutions, and alterationsare also possible without departing from the spirit and scope of thisdisclosure.

1. A surgeon chair system comprising: a support structure; a seatadjustably connected to the support structure; a chest rest adjustablyconnected to the seat; and at least one arm rest adjustably connected tothe chest rest.
 2. The surgeon chair system of claim 1, furthercomprising: a back rest adjustably connected to the support structureabove the seat.
 3. The surgeon chair system of claim 2, furthercomprising: a head rest adjustably connected to the support structureabove the back rest.
 4. The surgeon chair system of claim 3, furthercomprising: a foot rest adjustably connected to the support structurebelow the seat.
 5. The surgeon chair system of claim 4, furthercomprising: a control system for adjusting one or more of the seat, thechest rest, the at least one arm rest, the back rest, the head rest andthe foot rest with respect to the support structure.
 6. The surgeonchair system of claim 1, further comprising: a platform having a firstside and a second side; wherein the first side of the platform isconnected to a lower end of the support structure.
 7. The surgeon chairsystem of claim 6, further comprising: a plurality of wheels connectedto the second side of the platform.
 8. The surgeon chair system of claim6, further comprising: a podium adjustably connected to the first sideof the platform.
 9. The surgeon chair system of claim 6, furthercomprising: a lockable handle connected to the first side of theplatform.
 10. The surgeon chair system of claim 1, further comprising: alockable guide connected to the support structure.
 11. The surgeon chairsystem of claim 1, further comprising: an adjustable ceiling supportconnected to the support structure above the seat; wherein theadjustable ceiling support connects the support structure to a ceiling.12. The surgeon chair system of claim 1, wherein the support structurefurther comprises a rest at a lower end thereof.
 13. The surgeon chairsystem of claim 1, further comprising: a plurality of adjustersconnected to the support structure; wherein the adjusters are operableto modify the position of one or more portions of the support structure.14. The surgeon chair system of claim 1, further comprising: amaneuvering support connected to the support structure below the seat.15. A surgeon chair system comprising a support structure that supportsan adjustable seat, an adjustable chest rest, and at least oneadjustable arm rest.
 16. The surgeon chair system of claim 15, furthercomprising at least one of: an adjustable back rest, an adjustable headrest, and an adjustable foot rest.
 17. The surgeon chair system of claim15, further comprising a controller for adjusting one or more of theadjustable seat, the adjustable chest rest, and the at least oneadjustable arm rest.
 18. The surgeon chair system of claim 15, furthercomprising a platform connected to the support structure and providingsupport thereto.
 19. The surgeon chair system of claim 15, furthercomprising an adjustable ceiling support that connects the supportstructure to a ceiling.
 20. A surgeon chair system comprising a supportstructure and multiple adjustable components connected thereto thatsupport a seated human body while leaning forward to perform a task.